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ATC A07EC03 · Aminosalicylic Acid and Similar Agents · updated 2 Nov 2026

Olsalazine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Olsalazine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Australia), covering 2 products from 0 companies.

Is there an Olsalazine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Olsalazine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 29 Oct 2027 (Australia).

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since4 Feb 20215.7 years ago
Earliest return29 Oct 2027company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia2 products short

Timeline

Australia
202220232024202520262028DIPENTUM olsalazine sodium 250mg capsule botDIPENTUM olsalazine sodium 250mg capsule bottleDIPENTUM olsalazine sodium 500mg tablet bottDIPENTUM olsalazine sodium 500mg tablet bottletoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A07EC · Aminosalicylic Acid and Similar Agents
Mesalazine11/16Balsalazide1/16Olsalazine1/16Sulfasalazine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUDIPENTUM olsalazine sodium 250mg capsule bottle4 Feb 202129 Oct 2027Not stated
AUDIPENTUM olsalazine sodium 500mg tablet bottle11 Oct 202229 Oct 2027Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Olsalazine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Olsalazine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 29 Oct 2027 (Australia).

When will Olsalazine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 29 Oct 2027 in Australia; Australia: 29 Oct 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Olsalazine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Olsalazine shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.